Ten Gallon Hat vs Iron Ore
Where Ten Gallon Hat belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Iron Ore is a Sherwin-Williams color. Ten Gallon Hat reads as beige-pink, while Iron Ore reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ten Gallon Hat (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ten Gallon Hat runs red while Iron Ore is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ten Gallon Hat vs Iron Ore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ten Gallon Hat on one side and Iron Ore on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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